Thursday, August 21, 2008

As most of the world knows by now, on August 8, 2008, Clay Aiken blogged to announce the birth of his son on his fan club website:

Hello All...

I know it's been a while. I'm sure you know, it's been a full full summer. Sorry we haven't spoken in so long. But, I'm sure you know... I hate putting the cart before the horse. Not my way to tempt fate. But I wanted to stop by, if only for a second, so you could be the first folks I tell....

HE'S HERE!

My dear friend, Jaymes, and I are so excited to announce the birth of Parker Foster Aiken (No hyphens. One first name. One middle name. One last name.)

Parker was born at a hospital in North Carolina just this morning at 8:08 AM. Wow... 8:08 ..08/08/08

Weighed in at 6 lbs 2 oz and measured 19 inches

The little man is healthy, happy, and as loud as his daddy.Mama Jaymes is doing quite well also. The Aiken family, the Foster family, and the Parker family are all thrilled. We'll share more at some point in the future.

Love to you all!

Along with being Clay’s “dear friend” and the mother of his son, Jaymes served as the Executive Producer of Clay’s “A Thousand Different Ways” CD released in 2006, his Christmas EP “All is Well” released for the 2006 Christmas season, and his latest CD “On My Way Here” released in May 2008. It is believed that she has been his “dear friend” for a number of years. In his liner notes for “A Thousand Different Ways,” Clay dedicated these words to Jaymes:

How we ended up on the same page in each other's lives at the same time, I may never understand. What I do know is that I am thankful daily that God saw fit to introduce me to someone as talented, wise and genuine as you. That you believed in me enough to take on this project with me, and stuck with it through so much, has been one of the biggest blessings I've been given...but not as big as the blessing of having you as a trusted and indispensable friend.

David Foster, Jaymes Foster and Clay Aiken rehearsing for Clay's October 2007 performance at the Neil Sedaka Tribute and Gala at the Lincoln Center in NYC.

Clay and Jaymes at the David Foster Gala in Vancouver, 2006

Clay and Jaymes at Clay's Christmas Concert in Charlotte, NC, December 2006.

Clay and Jaymes leaving the David Foster Gala

Clay, Jaymes and Parker will be moving to New York City in September while Clay reprises his role as Sir Robin in Spamalot on Broadway. They will be there until January 4, 2009.~~BaldFaceTruth

Good gracious, Jaymes is pretty. I bet the baby is just too cute. I hope we get a picture. I think it's wonderful that they'll be able to stay together in NYC for Spamalot. Thanks for all the pictures. Jaymes and Clay look like they really care about each other.

Clay Aiken will certainly be an awesome dad! Do you remember the tour around his house and the kitchen? Reckon his dream will come true now he can have "blue" baby bottles in there, after mentioning he likes all things blue in there - LOL!!!

Kim wrote:Clay Aiken will certainly be an awesome dad! Do you remember the tour around his house and the kitchen? Reckon his dream will come true now he can have "blue" baby bottles in there, after mentioning he likes all things blue in there - LOL!!!____

For Parker in be raised in a loving relationship between two people, Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster, is the most important thing in the world! There are many little ones that don't get to have that basic foundation to start their lives. Lucky little one!

I can't imagine Clay going to NYC and leaving baby Parker and Jaymes behind. Clay has said many times he couldn't wait to become a father. Now he is. No way is he leaving that baby and anyone who thinks otherwise would have to be crazy. Being in Spamalot will give him a lot of time to spend with Parker.

Such talent this child will have! Both sides of the family have musical talent in spades. Jaymes Foster has such an ear for music, and Clay Aiken is such a great performer. Parker is a lucky son indeed, he has wonderful, caring parents.

The pictures of Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster are great. Seems like they have had a very special relationship for awhile now. Parker will be one very loved child not only by his parents and family but the fans will also be in love with Clay Aiken's child.

I'm loving these pictures. Who knew how pretty she was? Wow!! No wonder Clay says she's a dear friend. LOL!!! I just bet they are. I'm thrilled for Clay and Jaymes and I'm hoping they are enjoying their time with Parker.

Jaymes Foster is a beautiful woman, and these photos show that she and Clay Aiken certainly care a great deal for each other. Parker is a lucky little boy to have such talented and beautiful parents! I am so glad that Clay, Jaymes, and Parker can be together in New York City while Clay reprises his role as Sir Robin in Spamalot.

I am thrilled that Clay Aiken has the child he has always wanted. And to be a parent with someone as wonderful as Jaymes Foster, who could ask for anything more! Oh yeah........pictures of the baby and a TOUR!!! lol

Yes, Jaymes is a girl, actually a lovely woman, and Clay Aiken seems to have noticed that very early in their relationship. Wishing them the very best with their son, and the next appearance on Broadway.

I love Clay Aiken. He will be a wonderful father. Jaymes is a beautiful woman.To bring Little Parker into this world shows a lot of love. I am anxiously awaiting family pictures of Clay Aiken,Jaymes a Parker

Parker is 2 weeks old. I wonder how Clay Aiken is handling the sleep depravation of dealing with early childhood. I bet he spends a lot of time looking down at Baby Parker sleeping (or not) in his crib.

I also believe Jaymes Foster is a classy lady who is very smart, talented, has her own career, and is well grounded. Clay Aiken said he wanted someone who was passionate about something and she is the one.

I've always loved the picture of Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster above from the David Foster Gala. I am so excited for the happy couple that Parker is here. I can't believe he is two weeks old already. What a wonderful time for this new family. Congrats, Clay and Jaymes.

Jaymes is a total doll. The lady has waited forever to find "Mr Right" to have a child with. And heaven knows, Clay has talked of wanting children constantly since he came into the public view. They are going to be great parents and set the right standards for a child to have. Lucky Parker. Maybe he also inherits that great voice and that ear for music of his momma's and uncle. Congrats Jaymes and Clay.

Anonymous said... "I wonder who gets the first family interview. People magazine? Good Morning America? I can see the headline, "Clay Aiken Introduces His New Family"."

Would love to see them all together! I have to think Jaymes must be a very special person so I do hope we'll get a chance to know her a little better. Of course, Parker will steal the show, but don't think Clay will mind that a bit!

How old are most of the celeb babies before their pics are released (haven't been paying attention)?

I'm so happy for Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster. Parker is going to be brought up by two wonderful and loving parents.

I'm also soooo excited for Clay to return to Broadway in Spamalot! He is so talented and the part of Sir Robin was made for him. Having Jaymes and Parker with him in NYC will be amazing as well. I can't wait for September 19th!

That Clay was sure good at keeping this secret!! Congratulations on your newest addition and look forward to your next stint on Broadway. Hopefully, I will save up my pennies and be able to catch the show this time.

Clay Aiken has dated many beautiful women. He just doesn't advertise it. And there are many more that would love to date him. But none of them have caught him until Jaymes came along and now Clay Aiken is " taken ". (tm HW )I've seen the pictures of them together and it sure looks like love to me.They are now proud parents of son. It doesn't get any better than that. I'm sure Clay and Jaymes are thrilled with their new bundle of joy.

Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster seem to have found a kindred spirit in each other. What lucky people they are to have found each other. No doubt their child will be brought up with the guidance of much love.

Many congratulations to Clay and Jaymes on the birth of their son, Parker. I'm guessing Mr. Aiken is doing a lot of singing around the house these days. They are beautiful people and how great is it that they will be in New York and have the days together while Clay is doing Spamalot in the evenings.

Congratulations to Clay and Jaymes. I can't wait to see Parker and see which features resemble Clay and which ones Jaymes. So far it sounds like he has his mother's hair and his father's voice. Clay has wanted to be a father for a long time. He has truly been blessed.

Parker Foster Aiken - I can just hear him when he's about 16 years old saying, "Yep, my dad is Clay Aiken, my mom is Jaymes Foster, my uncle is David Foster, and Grandma Faye was a singer, too - I grew up loving music and now just have to decide what TYPE of music career I want to pursue for myself!"

IF this new little guy really does pursue music for a career, can you just imagine what kind of talent he is going to have?

I heard that Clay Aiken's family has a long musical history. Both his mother and father were in a country band as well as one of his uncles and isn't some of the music of his ancestors in the Smithsonian?

This has got to be one of the most beautiful families ever. I am so very happy for Jaymes and Clay. Parker is one loved little boy. The decision to return to Spamalot couldn't have been a better one. He gets to appear again where he is shown immense respect and gets to spend time with his family. How much better can it get?

Love you Clay and may God continue to hold you and your family in the palm of His hand.

Will Clay Aiken make a good father? Is the Pope Catholic? He will be the best, I have no doubt. I hope someday we get to see a picture of Parker Foster Aiken. I imagine Clay and Jaymes are beyond ecstatic. outback

I have no doubt that Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster will be great parents. So what if their family is not "traditional"? It's the love that counts, and they both have so much love to give their precious baby.

As I've posted elsewhere, there is no way Parker will not be extremely talented. It would be unimaginable for him not to be with Clay Aiken as his father and Jaymes Foster as his mother and David Foster as his uncle. My goodness; that's a lot of talent!

Clay must be a very happy and fulfilled man to have the friendship and affection of someone like Jayme and to be the proud father of a beautiful baby boy. I'm so happy for him and his family! Break a leg Clay...again!

When I look at the picture of Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster together his song "Something about us" comes to mind. When I listen to the song I picture him singing it to her. I'm happy they have found that special something together. I can hardly wait to see little Parker. Good luck in spamalot Clay.